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The 322 Field Artillery Regiment 322A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBPORO" inside a rectangle ~3/8" (incised rectangle with raised text). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
322 Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 322nd Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and organized at Camp Sherman, Ohio, as part of the 83rd Division. The regiment trained stateside before deploying to France in 1918. In France, the 322nd served primarily as a training and replacement unit, providing artillerymen to front-line organizations. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized at Camp Sherman in February 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves on 24 June 1921 and assigned again to the 83rd Division. During the interwar years, the 322nd Field Artillery Regiment conducted periodic training and maintained readiness as part of the Army’s reserve structure. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 322nd Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 322nd Field Artillery Battalion on 15 August 1942. It was activated for federal service on 15 August 1942 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, as part of the 83rd Infantry Division. The battalion deployed to the European Theater, participating in major campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The 322nd provided critical artillery support during the division’s advance across France and into Germany. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 23 April 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 322nd Field Artillery Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/322nd_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 322nd Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/322fa.htm